ESTABLISHED IN 1863 Volume 148, No. 3 November 2010 th Hawaiian/Scottish Princess Celebrated on 135 Anniversary of Her Birth. Inside this Issue Feature Article………….1 Robert Louis Stevenson left California on the chartered yacht Message from our Casco in 1888 for the Hawaiian Islands. He stayed for a short President…..............2 time, but made friends with King Kalakaua and his young niece Upcoming events……..3 Princess Ka’iulani. This month’s article is about this member of the Hawaiian Royal Family with Scottish roots. 2nd Vice President ...... Watch list...……......4 Victoria Kaʻiulani Kalaninuiahilapalapa Proposed By‐Laws Kawekiu i Lunalilo Cleghorn (1875–1899) Change………...…..4 was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Gifts to the Society: Hawaii and held the title of crown prin‐ Membership An‐ cess. Kaʻiulani became known through‐ nouncements……....6 out the world for her intelligence, beauty and determination. After the overthrow Chaplainʹs Corner Chat..7 of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, she 2011 Slate of Officer led a campaign to restore the Kingdom. Candidates…… .8 In New York, she made many speeches Scotch resources. …….14 and public appearances denouncing the Annual Banquet & Ball overthrow of her government. In Wash‐ Registration form…15 ington, D.C she spoke before the United States Congress and pleaded with U.S. Images of Scotch Bottoms Presidents Benjamin Harrison and later evening…………....16 Grover Cleveland, but her negotiations could not prevent eventual annexation. Her life story grew to legendary propor‐ tions after her death. Princess Kaʻiulani was born October 16, 1875 in Honolulu. ʻ ʻ Through her mother Ka iulani was descended from High Chief Kepo okalani, the first cousin of Kamehameha the Great on the side of Kamehamehaʹs mother, Kekuʻiapoiwa II. Her mother was also sister of Queen Liliʻuokalani. Kaʻiulaniʹs father was Archibald Scott Cleghorn, a Scottish financier from Edinburgh and last (Continued on page 9) November 2010 www.saintandrewssociety‐sf.org Page 1 A Message from Our President The Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco Dear Members and Society 1088 Green Street Friends: San Francisco, CA 94133‐3604 A Happy Celtic New Year (Samhain) (415) 885‐6644 to one and all! November is a busy Editor: William Jaggers month. I have been asked to give a read- Email: [email protected] ing at the Royal British Legion’s Remem- Membership Meetings: brance Day Service at Grace Cathedral on Meetings are held the Sunday, 7 November. First VP John Alli- 3rd Monday of the month, at son has our Color Party on parade as well. 7:30 PM. Light refreshments He has another Robert Louis Stevenson served after the meeting. photo presentation at the Robert Louis Officers of the Society Stevenson Middle School in San Fran- cisco on the Tenth. During the November Fred Rutledge, President John Allison, First VP meeting we will review the slate of offi- James Beatty, Second VP cers for 2011. The Nominating Commit- Russ Wallace, Treasurer tee has done yeoman work putting a slate of officers together for your considera- Tom Kasinger, Secretary tion. There is an opportunity for nominations from the floor at this meeting for Bradley Baxter, Ass’t Sec. those reconsidering invitations to serve. The elections will be held at the Decem- Roger Weed, Librarian ber meeting on Monday the 20th. The last major event of the month is our 147th Josh Kyle , Asst. Librarian Annual St. Andrews Banquet and Ball on Saturday, 27 November at the Marines’ Charles Syers DDS, Physician Elly Sturm, Chaplain Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco. First VP John Allison promises an- Mary Gilbert, Bard other great evening! I encourage your attendance and ask that you bring a guest or Ozzie Reid, Piper two. This is a fun event to introduce folks to our organization. The other opportu- Selby Hausserman , Historian nity being the Burns Supper. Trustees— The day after the Scotch Bottoms Bruce McMillan, Chairman event on the Balclutha I traveled east- Tom McLaughlin, ward with three companions for a John McCorkindale week of history emersion. The Civil Bruce Reeves War was the main focus, but other James M. Robertson John B. Ritchie, Trustee Emeritus places of historical import were also visited. Among the crew was our Board of Relief, Honorary Member Julian Evans. He is James Beatty quite the Civil War aficionado! We Board of Student Assistance— toured battlefields and museums. Phil Robert Logan, Gioia and John Busterud, both guests William Cummings, Sr. at many of our events over the years, William Cummings,Jr. rounded off the group. Loren Obley One of the highlights of the trip was our visit to the Virginia Military Insti- tute. We met with cadets, toured their museum and went into the storage area for a surprise visit with one of Stonewall Jackson’s kepis! On the left is a photo of Cadet Drum- mer Garren Heye with me before the Pass in Review, 15 October. St. Andrew’s Society (Continued on page 8) of San Francisco November 2010 www.saintandrewssociety‐sf.org Page 2 Upcoming Events St. Andrew’s Society of November is a busy Month SF & Related Calendar of Events for 2010 27th November Banquet and Ball at the Marines Memorial Club; 6pm Reception, Highland Attire or Black tie. NOVEMBER Hope to see you all there! MON, 15 NOV ‐ Soci‐ ety Monthly Meeting – Upcoming Events: Program: TBD, Candi‐ For Hogmanay I will supply the Haggis, Neeps &Tatties. dates nominated from the floor. January For the Installation of Officers , I will make Curry and all SAT, 20 NOV, St. An‐ Side dishes for 50.– John A. drews Society of Oak‐ land, Ball 05 December The City of Sacramento Pipe Band and Kyla Groeschelʹs School of Scottish Highland Dance will present ʺCeltic SAT, 27 NOV St. An‐ Christmas Concert on the River,ʺ Sunday, December 5 in the Delta King drews Banquet and Riverboatʹs elegant Paddlewheel Saloon in Old Sacramento. Please join Ball, Marine’s Memo‐ us for this very special celebration of the upcoming holidays and the rial Club & Hotel.— Scottish spirit. There will be two performances, at 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Point of Contact: John both of which will feature: Allison. ‐‐ The very talented City of Sacramento Pipe Band (both Grade IV MON, 30 November, and V) ‐‐ Highland dancers from Kylaʹs school (the wee primaries all St. Andrew’s Day the way up to premiers) DECEMBER ‐‐ The Scottish Smallpipes Ensemble MON, 13 DEC ‐ Soci‐ ‐‐ Scottish Christmas Boutique (featuring crafts and Celtic jewelry) ety Monthly Meeting – (note date change). ‐‐ Fantastic Celtic‐themed raffle, silent auction and more! TBD. Election of 2010 All seats are $15; discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. officers Refreshments are included. Proceeds benefit local piping, drumming and Highland dance students, to help cover the costs of travel, costum‐ FRI, 31 DEC, Society’s ing and competition entry fees. Hogmonay Celebra‐ For more information, please call Kyla at (916) 849‐0000, or tions, Firehouse— Point of Contact: James Email [email protected]. Beatty. Please note: This location is handicapped‐accessible (there is an ele‐ JANUARY vator). SAT, 22 JAN, Robert Burns Supper, at the Family, San Francisco. —Point of Contact: James Beatty. November 2010 www.saintandrewssociety‐sf.org Page 3 2nd Vice President Report 2nd VPs WATCH-LIST HEAR YE! HEAR YE! SEASONAL SEND-OFF!! 'Come ye all' to the November Meeting on A PROPOSAL TO BY the 15th at the Firehouse and partake of delightful Scottish culinary offerings. LAWS CHANGING THE Not only will Vivian Haussermann provide an enlightening 're-education' on NUMBER OF TRUSTEES the understated arts of our traditional 'fares', but will also with the 'sustaining' FROM FIVE TO SIX TRUS‐ and complimentary contributions of 'Mama' Ruth McCracken, fill the air and our pallets with aromatic and tasty offerings. This is meeting that will bring TEES PLUS THE PRESIDENT advent to a season of 'good taste' and stimulating association! AND CHANGING THE TERMS FROM FIVE YEARS LEST YOU FORGET! It is not too late to bring a 'wee treasure' (Possibly of Scottish origins or application) to our meeting for the benefit of our soci- TO THREE YEAR TERMS ety's efforts to raise monies in a silent (maybe not so silent) auction. We des- AND HAVING TERM LIMITS perately need your generous support in providing the entertainment and other OF ONLY TWO YEARS IN 'particular niceties' for our major forthcoming events: the Ball & Banquet (27th SUCCESSION. NOV), and Burns Supper (22nd JAN 2011.) We would hope to entertain hav- ing our auction in the immediate future. Please contact James Beatty at (510) IF PROPOSAL IS PASSED 459-9395, or <[email protected]> . Thank you! 1. After passage, for the CHRISTMAS-HOLIDAY PROGRAM at our December gathering on the first September Nominations: 20th at the Firehouse will feature festive music, and tasty tidbits appropriate to All present Trustees are up for seasonal celebration. This is a good time to bring a friend, and share a warm election plus ONE; making and spirited evening with us. new Board of SIX Plus the HOGMANY, HOGMANY, HOGMANY......There is no other New President Years's celebration in the world that can compare, with our gaiety, music, and sumptuous fare!!! You are so very fortunate to be able to attend such a popu- 2. IT MUST be a written lar event within proximity of where most of us dwell. On the 31st of Decem- ballot for Trustees ber at the Firehouse, 1088 Green St. (corner of Leavenworth & Green St., S. F.) between 1:30 pm. and 4:30 pm (valet parking provided by the SASSF) you 3. Three of the six nomi‐ can expect to fellowship with Scots & their friends (incl.